Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations will occur this week through Canada’s Express Entry system.
September 18, 2023
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations will occur this week through Canada’s Express Entry system.
The Canadian government has officially re-opened the Parents and Grandparents Program. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenhood Canada (IRCC) has announced that
Three Green and Spiegel lawyers have been included in The Best Lawyers Canada, 2024 Edition. Congratulations to Green and Spiegel Senior Partners Shoshana T. Green, Evan J. Green and Stephen W. Green.
Whether you are a foreign national or an employer, it is essential to understand which activities are considered work and whether a work permit is required, prior to engaging in work in Canada.
There are various reasons why an application for a visitor visa may be refused. The most common reason for a refusal is failing to establish to the immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay.
Quebec has unveiled new requirements for economic immigrants set to ensure that 96% of new immigrants in Quebec will have knowledge of French by 2027. This initiative intends to promote Francophone economic immigration within Quebec.
Citizenship by investment programs have gained significant popularity in recent years as an avenue for individuals seeking a second citizenship or residency. These programs provide an opportunity to obtain citizenship or residency rights in exchange for making an investment in the country. Many countries offer golden visa programs, however, those offered by Antigua and Barbuda, Greece, and St. Kitts and Nevis are some of the leading programs globally.
Panellists Valerie Kleinman and Emre Esensoy provide you with the latest developments in Canadian immigration.
Panellists Valerie Kleinman and Emre Esensoy provide you with the latest developments in Canadian immigration.
Citizenship by investment programs have gained significant popularity in recent years as an avenue for individuals seeking a second citizenship or residency. These programs provide an opportunity to obtain citizenship or residency rights in exchange for making an investment in the country. Many countries offer golden visa programs, however, those offered by Antigua and Barbuda, Greece, and St. Kitts and Nevis are some of the leading programs globally.
The Government of Canada has just launched Canada’s first ever H-1B Visa Open Work Permit. Effective July 16, 2023, individuals currently living in the United States with a valid H-1B specialty occupation visa, may apply for the Canadian H-1B visa holder work permit.
The 2023 mid-year check-in is here. Learn about the top 10 immigration updates so far.
In honour of Mendel Green’s lifetime commitment to Canadian immigration law, the Canadian Bar Association, Immigration Division paid tribute to Mendel Green’s contribution to the body of law and to the legal profession at the Immigration Annual Conference in June of 2023.
Green and Spiegel has scheduled a webinar on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 12:30pm EST that will be helpful to H1B and non-H1B visa holders. To learn your options to come to Canada, tune into our special H1B webinar. Register for our webinar today or contact us to set up a consultation.
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada sometimes needs before they can hire a Temporary Foreign Worker.
On June 15, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, announced the expansion of the Francophone Mobility Program which was created to allow a Canadian employer to make a job offer to an eligible candidate with a moderate command of French for all National Occupation Classification (NOC) apart from jobs in primary agriculture.
Canada, known for its welcoming attitude towards immigrants, has established a unique program called the Start-up Visa Program. The program is designed to attract innovative entrepreneurs from around the world to start their businesses in Canada.
Panellists Valerie Kleinman and Emre Esensoy provide you with the latest developments in Canadian immigration.
Nigerian nationals wishing to study in Canada face a number of distinct challenges. Although not unique to Nigerians, there are several factors that contribute to being refused entry to Canada. Based on our experience, these are the top five reasons applicants from Nigeria are refused study permits.
If you’re looking to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, the Express Entry program is an excellent option. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is the tool used to assess applicants for Express Entry. The CRS score determines who gets invited to apply for permanent residency.